Op-Ed: Vote Yes on Prop 13 For Safer Schools

On February 9, 2020, the UCSF Synapse published an op-ed by Benjamin Adam Catching, vice president of External Affairs- Graduate Representative for the Graduate Professional Student Association (GPSA), and Sharleen Gill, vice president of External Affairs- Professional Representative for GPSA, titled, “Vote Yes on Prop 13 For Safer Schools.” Here’s an excerpt:

A safe and modern classroom to learn in is the bare minimum. These changes require a lot of money, highlighting the severity of the problem. Many have endorsed it, including the San Francisco Chronicle.

In addition, Proposition 13 will provide $9 billion to remove mold and asbestos from buildings, ensure clean drinking water sources, and make sure pre-K-12 schools are safe. Who could say that these improvements are not necessary for the children in this state?